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Reviews of the Alienware Area-51 ALX (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770)

  • 7.7

    CNET Review

    June 5, 2008

    The Good: Fastest gaming performance to-date; fair pricing compared with other high-end PC vendors; useful customizable case lighting.

    The Bad: No 64-bit Vista option limits performance and memory support; distinctive case design not for everyone.

    The Bottom Line: Alienware delivers most of what we expect in a high-end gaming PC, but without 64-bit Vista support, the Area-51 ALX's overall performance is limited. It's the fastest thing going for PC gaming, but at this price we expect the complete package.

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  • 9.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 8, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 39/100. Comparing these reviews to 89900 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Nick Mediati | August 28, 2008

    Review Summary: If you're serious about gaming - and have the budget - the Alienware Area-51 ALX deserves a look.

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  • 8.0

    t3.com

    Review Summary: Tough to beat for gaming, but unless you're a hardcore

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  • 6.0

    personal computer world

    By Emil Larsen | June 17, 2008

    Review Summary: A compact, speedy gaming laptop with a great lighting system

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  • 8.0

    Computeract!ve

    By Emil Larsen | June 17, 2008

    Review Summary: A compact, speedy gaming laptop with a great lighting system

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Manufacturer: Alienware Corporation

Part number: CNETAlienwareArea-51-IntelCore2ExtremeQX9770

Processor

  • Type Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 / 3.2 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Upgradability Upgradable

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM
  • Memory speed 1333 MHz

Storage

  • Hard Drive 2 x 160 GB - Standard - 10000

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Vista Home Premium

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